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The Athens city council has elected Giorgos Broulias to serve as acting mayor of the Greek capital following the resignation of outgoing mayor Giorgos Kaminis.

Italian journalists and bloggers are taking part in a press trip, organized by the GNTO, to explore Greece’s tourism offerings.

The Greek islands were promoted to the US market, during the annual sales meeting of US-based Collete Tours that was recently held on Mykonos and Santorini.

The Athens Digital Council, responsible for implementing projects in the Greek capital, announced a 15-million-euro digital makeover of Athens.

A marina project in the Greek town of Messolonghi, is moving ahead, after revisions made to the spatial planning and environmental terms.

Officials from Attica, Greece, held a tourism workshop in Istanbul, aiming to increase the inflow of Turkish travelers to the region’s many destinations.

Israelis visiting Greece will be able to learn about the history of Greek Jewish communities through a new app being developed by the Bar-Ilan University.

The completion of Crete’s north road axis is vital for the island’s further development, said Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras.

Experts from the EU’s ROCK program were in Athens, last month to discuss ways of re-inventing historic city centers through culture and cultural heritage.

Voula Coasts A’ and B’, two of Attica’s most popular beaches along the Athenian Riviera, will undergo a major revamp.

Tourism professionals in Athens need to “get the word out” that the Greek capital’s city center is in very close distance to beaches and the sea in general, according to …

The once buzzing Athens neighborhood of Psyrri is coming back to life as more and more buyers invest in short-term rentals, boutique hotels and accommodation facilities.

After a year of book-related events, the city of Athens successfully fulfilled its role as “World Book Capital” and has passed on the title to Sharjah, UAE.

Santorini authorities have agreed to proceed with urgent repair works on the Athinios Port, which receives thousands of cruise travelers every year.

Travelers to Western Crete appear to be satisfied with restaurant services, accommodation, local hospitality and transport, according to a recent study.

The Municipalities of Athens and Trikala have agreed to exchange know-how on “smart” programs to facilitate life in the two cities for residents and visitors.

A 3.5-meter bronze statue of Greek king Alexander the Great has been unveiled in the center of Athens.

“We Love Aegina”, an online travel guide dedicated to the island of Aegina, is seeing its popularity on the up a mere two years after its launch.

Sri Lanka will be put in a state of emergency as of midnight, after a series of attacks on churches and hotels on Easter Sunday, left at least 290 people …

Repair works on the lightning conductor system of the Acropolis in Athens, will begin immediately in the aftermath of a lightning accident last week.